An LGBT Friendly Church

Christian Family Education for all Ages

~ Who We Are ~ `

The First Baptist Church is a
child friendly progressive American Baptist Church in the heart of downtown Ithaca.
Our membership, coming from a great
variety of cultural, familial, and religious traditions, holds to
individual freedom of belief. We strive to be accepting, respectful,
welcoming, and inclusive to those at different stages of their faith
journey. First Baptist Church is a member of the Association of
Welcoming & Affirming Baptists, and welcome and affirm all people regardless of race, gender, nationality, religious
background or sexual orientation.

Our Intention:

in worship is to seek, be
inspired and directed by God's spirit; bring together the Bible's
message and our lives; blend traditional and contemporary expressions
of faith.

in fellowship is to
relate people to each other; enjoy the congregation's diversity and
pluralism; celebrate life in Jesus Christ that binds us to each other
and others around the world.

in education is to
enable faith-building; increase biblical understanding and knowledge of
the Church; equip God's people for the work of ministry.

in service is to
respond to individual and community needs; support justice and
humanitarian causes throughout the world; reinforce ecumenical and
international understanding and peace.